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- Wind instruments
- Bassoon
Experienced Bassoonist & Education Student Offering Bassoon Lessons — Beginner to Grade 8 AMEB
- Wind instruments
- Bassoon
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About Charlie
I'm a bassoonist and music educator currently studying a Bachelor of Music and Secondary Education at the University of Queensland, where I hold the principal bassoon chair in the UQ Symphony Orchestra. I also perform regularly with the Queensland Youth Symphony and the Queensland Baroque Orchestra.
In Grade 12, I was awarded the Associate in Music Australia (AMusA) — the AMEB's highest practical performance diploma — and was subsequently invited to perform with the UQ Symphony Orchestra and the Queensland Baroque Orchestra. These experiences have given me a strong performing foundation across orchestral, baroque, and chamber repertoire.
Bassoon is a special instrument — warm, expressive, and genuinely quirky — and I'm truly passionate about it. Beyond the music itself, there's a real practical upside: bassoonists are in high demand, which makes solid players a natural fit for orchestras at every level. My own playing earned me the University of Queensland's most prestigious music scholarship, and I love helping students discover those same opportunities for themselves.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +6
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
- English
- Mandarin
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
Lessons cover all the essentials — embouchure, tone production, breath support, posture, and music reading — building strong foundations from day one. As students progress, we move into scales, technical exercises, and repertoire from the AMEB syllabus, with lessons structured to align with each grade's requirements.
What's included:
• Tailored lesson plans for each student
• AMEB-aligned repertoire and technical work
• Sight-reading and music theory as part of lessons
• Printed resources and sheet music provided where needed
• Progress tracking and exam preparation support
• Honest, constructive feedback in a positive and encouraging environment
I hold a current Blue Card (Paid) and First Aid certification.
Travel Fees:
I am based in Shailer Park and am happy to travel to students for in-home lessons. A small travel fee applies depending on distance
• 0–5 km: $5
• 5–15 km: $7 per lesson
• 15–25 km: $10 per lesson
• 25 km+: Contact me to discuss
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Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
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His tone and musicality are amazing and very reliable.
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Rates
Rate
- R696
Package rates
- 5h: R3133
- 10h: R6614
travel
- + R5
free lesson
The free first lesson with Charlie allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
online
- R696/h
Details
Lesson Materials:
- Photocopies of music will be provided (PDF can also be provided)
- AMEB materials will be covered as well (Scales, Studies & Pieces)
What I Teach:
- Technical work (Scale Studies)
- Sight Reading
- Exam Excerpts
Lesson could be conducted at my place, student's place, or over Zoom (or other facetime apps)
Rates:
The first 30 min lesson is free, allowing me to get a measure on your level, and prepare future lesson based off that.
There will be travel fees applied:
0-5km = $5
5-10km = $7
10-15km = $12
Additional Notes:
- Please bring your own instrument as I do not have any spare Bassoons/Sax to rent
- Please cancel 1-2 days in advance
- I'm a full time uni student with outside ensemble commitments, so I will have planned out dates a week in advance.
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